Beaches in Luquillo

Known as “La Capital del Sol,” or the “Sun Capital,” Luquillo is one place where a trip to the beach is an absolute necessity. The town is home to some of the nicest beaches in the area surrounding San Juan, with fine soft sand and gorgeous tropical landscaping backing the shore. Ample facilities are available at public beaches, which is not always the case in Puerto Rico, though there are no lifeguards. The further south you travel, the less crowded you'll find the beaches.

Beach Choices In The Area

You will find a large selection of beaches to choose from in and around the area. To get additional information concerning one particular beach simply click on the names of the ones you would like to learn about

A second option to consider is Playa Laguna Aguas Prietas. Crude dirt roads snake through the forest to the shore of Playa Laguna Aguas Prietas.

Playa Escondida: The beach is long and thick with heavy, water-logged sand that is gold in color. Although the surf is rough enough that swimming is not permitted and people have even lost their lives here, the water is a deep blue and as clear as any other good beach on the island.

The beaches in and around Luquillo are displayed in the following chart.